Provides a review of scientific literature on environmental issues facing the oceans
Covers a wide range of topics to illustrate the breadth of threats from human activities facing the marine environment
Links environmental issues with policy perspectives and processes of marine environmental protection
Draws upon the unique expertise of Greenpeace... more...

In 2005?06, Julie Angus, with her fiancé Colin, rowed 10,000 kilometers across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the first woman in the world to travel from mainland to mainland in a rowboat. The 145-day journey gave Angus, a trained scientist, a unique perspective on the ocean. The slow-moving boat became an ecosystem unto itself, attracting barnacles,... more...

This book offers a comprehensive and systematic examination of the issues involved within Ocean Economics. The oceans are the last frontier on Earth, and research and exploration are key to developing and enhancing global economic activity that is necessary to sustain a growing human population. Colazingari pinpoints the contentious issues relevant... more...

Aquacultural, oceanographic, and fisheries engineering, as well as other disciplines, require gas solubility data to compute the equilibrium concentration. These calculations, for example, can affect the output of aquacultural production or assist in environmental consulting. Until now, published solubility information has not been available in a... more...

Compiles various methods for the chemical analysis of seawaters, including 45 tables and 48 figures. This volume covers various aspects of the analysis of seawater using both classical and advanced physical techniques. It is useful for analysts, oceanographers, fisheries experts, politicians and decision makers. more...

The main aims of the conference were to examine present and expected trends in coastal and ocean resource use, to evaluate the state of the art and the expected evolution in theory and practice of management and to discuss scientific and technological developments and their impacts on management. more...

In order to ensure sustainable use of their shared marine resources, the nations of the West Caribbean Region must adopt an approach that encompasses both the human and natural dimensions of ecosystems. This volume directly contributes to that vision, bringing together the collective knowledge and experience of scholars and practitioners within the... more...

Sampling and Sampling Techniques Filtration and Storage Determination of Salinity Determination of Oxygen Determination of Hydrogen Sulphide Determination of Thiosulphate and Sulfur Determination of pH Determination of Alkalinity and Total Carbonate Determination of pCO2 Determination of Nutrients Determination of Major Constituents Determination... more...

Marine and coastal resources provide millions of people with their livelihoods, such as fishing and tourism, and a range of critical additional ?ecosystem services?, from biodiversity and culture to carbon storage and flood protection. Yet across the world, these resources are fast-diminishing under the weight of pollution, land clearance, coastal... more...